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Why I’d buy the best UK shares today to beat stock market crash part 2

| Peter Stephens

The best UK shares may offer the most attractive risk/reward investing opportunity ahead of a second stock market crash, in…

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Here are 3 safe FTSE 100 dividend hero stocks I’d buy and hold forever

| James J. McCombie

FTSE 100 dividend hero stocks consistently make payouts. Here are three examples that I think are safe bets for income…

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5% dividend yields! Should you buy these UK shares for your ISA as a second market crash looms?

| Royston Wild

These UK shares all offer jaw-dropping yields. Which should you buy if there's a second stock market crash? And which…

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HSBC’s share price has crashed. Here’s my view on the stock now

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

HSBC shares have fallen around 10% this month. Here, Edward Sheldon explains why and gives his view on the FTSE…

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Looking for cheap UK shares? 2 FTSE 100 shares I think ISA investors can’t afford to miss

| Royston Wild

Don't even think about stopping buying UK shares, says Royston Wild. You could be missing out on a great chance…

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Shell shares – A wonderful investment opportunity as the oil giant cuts costs?

| Anna Sokolidou

Shell shares have had a tough time this year. The oil giant wants to move to green energy. Is this…

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Just how low can the Barclays share price go? And should we buy now?

| Alan Oscroft

The Barclays share price has fallen 50% in 2020, following this week's shock FinCEN allegations. I think it could be…

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FTSE 100 investors be prepared! The stock market could fall further

| Anna Sokolidou

FTSE 100 investors suffered from a major sell-off on Monday. But Anna Sokolidou believes the market crash is not over…

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Superdry share price: do I think it will recover soon?

| Karl Loomes

Announcing more poor results this week, I think the problems for the Superdry share price are more fundamental than just…

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Just how low can the HSBC share price go? And should we buy now?

| Alan Oscroft

The HSBC share price has fallen to its lowest since 1995 following this week's shock FinCEN allegations. I think it…

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Stock market crash: I think this FTSE 100 share and its 8% dividend yield are too good to miss!

| Royston Wild

This white-hot UK share from the FTSE 100 offers 8% dividend yields! Here, Royston Wild explains why he reckons it…

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2 UK health stocks I’d buy after this news

| G A Chester

The shares of many UK health stocks have been flying in the market crash. G A Chester reckons these two…

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UK shares to buy: why I’d pick this potential millionaire-maker stock right now

| Kevin Godbold

City analysts following this company are optimistic and have pencilled in a robust three-figure surge in earnings for next year.

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Stock market crash: 3 UK shares I’d buy in a crisis to get rich and retire early

| Harshil Patel

Is another stock market crash on the way as coronavirus restrictions are tightened? Don’t miss out on this chance to…

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I’d buy cheap UK shares in a SIPP today to retire on a growing passive income

| Andy Ross

Andy Ross argues cheap UK shares offer a once in a lifetime opportunity to grow a passive income that can…

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As another lockdown looms, is Kingfisher one of the best FTSE 100 shares to buy now?

| Paul Summers

FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) stock Kingfisher (LON:KGF) has been a rare beneficiary of the coronavirus pandemic. Does the threat of greater…

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Stock market crash: 5 FTSE 250 stocks I’d buy today

| G A Chester

Investors who buy during a stock market crash often make impressive returns further down the line. Here are five FTSE…

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No savings at 50 and worried about retirement? Here’s how I’d double my State Pension

| Rachael FitzGerald-Finch

No savings at 50 and worried for your retirement? Here's how this Fool is planning to double the State Pension…

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Have £5k to spend? 3 UK shares I’d buy in an ISA if a second stock market crash happens

| Royston Wild

A second stock market crash could be just around the corner. My advice is get ready to go dip buying…

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Tempted by cheap UK shares after the market crash? Here’s what you should know

| Peter Stephens

UK shares could experience a challenging short-term outlook, in my view. However, over the long run, they could recover from…

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Is the BP share price the ‘buy’ of the decade?

| Kevin Godbold

BP aims to transform itself over the next decade with a new strategy. Meanwhile, the share price and valuation are…

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Stock market crash: 4 reasons to be fearful and what I’d do to profit!

| Cliff D'Arcy

While tech investors party like it's 1999, this veteran investor worries about the next stock market crash. Here's what's spooking…

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Stock market crash: 3 UK shares I’d buy in an ISA if the market sinks again

| Royston Wild

Want to get rich with UK shares? These three hot stocks could make you rich, I reckon. And I'd buy…

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Stock market crash: I’d listen to advice from successful investors

| James J. McCombie

Here are three pieces of advice from famed investors about dealing with a stock market crash that I think we…

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The FTSE 100 falls below 6,000. I think these are the best UK shares to buy now

| Manika Premsingh

The FTSE 100 index is on shaky ground as coronavirus cases rise. But savvy investors can still make winning stock…

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What would I do now with a possible lockdown market crash looming?

| Anna Sokolidou

Stock markets are weak as a second lockdown is possibly almost here! Here's what Anna Sokolidou would do.

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Is the stock market about to crash again?

| Harvey Jones

The stock market is crashing today and there may be worse to come as we head for a new wave…

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FTSE 100 shares I’d consider buying right now in this market weakness

| Kevin Godbold

Rather than allowing market weakness to put me off, I’m searching hard for quality FTSE 100 shares like these to…

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Tempted by the Superdry share price? Here’s what I’d do

| Roland Head

The Superdry share price is falling again. Is it time to buy into this turnaround story? Roland Head's been looking…

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Stock market crash: 5 FTSE 100 stocks I’d buy today

| G A Chester

Investors who bravely buy during a stock market crash often reap the rewards further down the line. Here are five…

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Stock market crash: 2 top UK shares I’d buy for my ISA if the market sinks again

| Royston Wild

These FTSE 100 and FTSE 250 stocks already look too cheap to miss. I think they'll be unmissable UK shares…

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Investing for beginners: how I’d start buying shares in the UK

| Kirsteen Mackay

Buying shares in the UK is a straightforward process, but investing for beginners can be daunting. The Motley Fool can…

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After these allegations, what would I do with bank stocks?

| Stuart Blair

With news of them allowing criminal activity, bank stocks have fallen significantly today. Is it an opportunity to buy HSBC…

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After its joint venture with Ocado, are M&S shares a buy?

| Stuart Blair

M&S shares have been faltering for many years, and the pandemic has made things worse. But does the Ocado joint…

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Stock market crash: with prices weakening, I’d buy cheap shares like these

| Kevin Godbold

Weakening share prices now could be our chance to have a second bite of the cherry and buy quality stocks…

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Stock market crash part 2! Here’s why I’d shun these top FTSE 100 stocks forever

| Harvey Jones

A second stock market crash could be a big buying opportunity, but Harvey Jones picks out one sector he'd avoid…

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Forget buy-to-let! I’d rather buy these top UK shares tax-free in an ISA

| Harvey Jones

I'd rather buy UK shares inside a tax-free Stocks and Shares ISA than go to all the bother of investing…

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Live: Coronavirus Market Crash Coverage

Stock market crash: why I’ll keep buying UK shares for my ISA even if the market sinks again

| Royston Wild

Want to get seriously rich from UK shares? Royston Wild explains why buying after another stock market crash could help…

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The Aston Martin share price is a lesson to avoid IPOs. Here’s what I’d do instead

| Paul Summers

The Aston Martin share price has tumbled since it listed. Paul Summers thinks this sorry tale is worth remembering as…

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Stock market crash bargains! I’d follow Nick Train and buy these 3 FTSE 100 stocks

| Harvey Jones

Fund manager Nick Train admires these three FTSE 100 stocks for developing their businesses despite the stock market crash. I'd…

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